The readings for this Sunday implore God to take over in our lives, because we can’t make spiritual progress without Him.  Download the readings here:

Word format: Year B Advent 1st Sunday

Pdf format: Year B Advent 1st Sunday

Why do we need a saviour anyway?  Fr Barron explains here.  Unfortunately, contemporary culture and our own pride make us think we are self-sufficient and that God is irrelevant to our lives.  More thoughts here.